Mandy Harvey aka Beadsme: Got The Sewing Bug Again

The Big C .... Cancer (Breast)

I thought I would add some details to my blog for those that are suffering or have suffered from breast cancer.
I was diagnosed in Sept 2000.
Underwent a lumpectomy, following by chemo and radiothereapy. They also removed some lymph nodes to check to see if it had spread. Luckily it hadn't.
I was told that I was stage 1 (very early stage) and grade 3 (nasty).
Chemo - I had 6 sessions of chemo usinf FEC (Fluorouracil also known as 5FU), (Epirubicin), (Cyclophosphamide). I cannot say chemo was nice. The first 3 sessions were ok just a little bit of sickness but after that bad sickness, severe tiredness, no energy, bleeding and sore gums, bladder problems.
Radiotherapy - Didn't find that this was a problem at all. Have a couple of dot tattoos left on my chest area. At this time I was still tired from the chemo so not really sure if radio made it worse.
Here I am a survivor.
If you want to ask any questions please contact me and I will do my best to give you a truthful answer.

Saturday, 10 October 2009

Got The Sewing Bug Again

I just wish I had more initiative to sew more often. Tons of material pile up in my cupboard with patterns to make clothing but the 'bug' is just not there at the moment.

Anyway i had an idea of making little coin purses for the girls at work and fill them with chocolate coins for Christmas. We always give each other a small gift.

They are so easy to make. I actually purchased the instructions from another Etsy seller, she even puts pictures and makes it look so easy. You can check out her goodies at http://whatsewever.etsy.com

Well this is the first few and then I may make myself a handbag. If the bug expands a bit!!!

7 comments:

Mei Tan said...: Such great gift ideas especially for little girls.
I am passing you the "One Lovely Blog Award" - its at my blog here - http://wireblissmei.blogspot.com/2009/10/long-overdue-blog-awards.html; 10 October 2009 at 17:31
Unknown said...: That is SUCH a cute idea Mands! And the purses are very pretty.; 10 October 2009 at 17:48
MooBeeTees said...: They look fab mandy and great idea on the choccie coins!; 10 October 2009 at 18:15
BonTons said...: They look great Mandy, I love that black and white one! Can't go wrong filling them with chocolate; 10 October 2009 at 20:25
Edna / HandmadeDiva said...: Beautiful creations.; 11 October 2009 at 04:01
Made By Tammy said...: They are so cute! Love the black and white one.; 16 October 2009 at 17:11
Michele said...: That's a great idea for college friends also, very pretty. Sewing does take longer than jewelry making but I love it just as much!!!; 17 October 2009 at 01:42